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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,855.32, 288,151.72 and 118,202.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,855.32, 288,151.72 and 118,202.28 is: 163,080.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,855.32 : 288,151.72 = 118,202.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,855.32/288,151.72 = 118,202.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,855.32x = 288,151.72 × 118,202.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,855.32x = 34,060,190,289.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,060,190,289.92/208,855.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,080.31

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